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puzzled and curious.
When the
salah
was finished, they
decided to ask the Prophet [s] for an
explanation.
“
Oh Messenger of Allah,
” they said,
“
You kept your head on the ground
for such a long time! Was this
because you received a revelation
or a message from Allah?
”
“
Oh, no!
” Prophet Muhammad [s]
replied. “
It was for this grandson of
mine who was riding on my back. I
did not want to spoil his game by ris-
ing too soon.
”
The people were charmed by this
answer, for it showed how greatly
the Prophet [s] loved his grandsons,
and how much he thought about the
happiness and wellbeing of chil-
dren.
